Borussia Dortmund vs Werder prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 9, 2026
On October 9, 2026, Borussia Dortmund and Werder will face each other in the 5th round of Germany's Bundesliga. To remain at the top of the table, the hosts have only one option: win.
Borussia Dortmund - Werder team news and expert analysis
The Dortmund club returned to their familiar second-place finish last season. The new campaign began with the Super Cup — and a defeat away to Bayern. However, they are ahead of Bayern in the league table after winning all four of their matches. They have also secured a 5-0 cup victory and beaten Villarreal 3-2 in the Champions League.
The Bremen side suffered a serious decline last season. As a result, they finished in 15th place — the last position clear of relegation — with 32 points. This time, they have made a decent start: they defeated Hansa Lüneburg in the cup and won both of their home league matches, including a 3-2 comeback against Augsburg last round after trailing 0-2. However, they have managed just one point from two away games.
The runners-up are currently averaging 2.25 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match. Füllkrug and company are averaging two goals per game at both ends of the pitch.
Previous matches: Borussia Dortmund - Werder
The current hosts have won five of their last seven head-to-head meetings, with the other two ending in draws.
The league leaders are playing at home against a side that struggles on the road. We are backing them to win with a -1 goal handicap (odds – 1.60).
Borussia Dortmund - Werder: key statistics and trends
- Borussia Dortmund have won six matches in a row in all competitions
- 25% of Borussia's matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total is 2.75 goals per game
- Werder have won three of their last five matches
- 100% of Werder's matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total is 4.0 goals per game
Borussia Dortmund - Werder: possible starting line-ups
Borussia Dortmund use a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible line-up): Kobel - Schlotterbeck, Anton, Gadu - Svensson, Nmecha, Wörner, Ryerson - Beier, Nwaneri - Guirassy
Werder use a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible line-up): Hein - Deman, Friedl, Pieper - Grüll, Raguier, Reiss, Arthur - San Jose Cantalejo, Füllkrug, Dinkçi
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